Lust for Life
Lust for Life
Release: 1956-09-15·Runtime: 122m·★ 7.2
DramaHistory
An intense and imaginative artist, revered Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh possesses undeniable talent, but he is plagued by mental problems and frustrations with failure. Supported by his brother, Theo, the tormented Van Gogh eventually leaves Holland for France, where he meets volatile fellow painter Paul Gauguin and struggles to find greater inspiration.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Kirk Douglasas Vincent van Gogh
James Donaldas Theo van Gogh
Pamela Brownas Christine
Niall MacGinnisas Roulin
Noel Purcellas Anton Mauve
Jill Bennettas Willemien
Eric Pohlmannas Colbert
Claire Du Breyas Housekeeper
Madge Kennedyas Anna Cornelia van Gogh
Lionel Jeffriesas Dr. Peyron
Jeanette Sterkeas Kay
Isobel Elsomas Mrs. Stricker
Paul Bryaras Inspector (uncredited)
Len Lesseras Cartoonist (uncredited)
Marion Rossas Sister Clothilde (uncredited)
Henry Daniellas Theodorus van Gogh
Noel Howlettas Commissioner Van Den Berghe
William Phippsas Emile Bernard
Jay Adleras Waiter
George J. Lewisas Gendarme (uncredited)
Anthony Quinnas Paul Gauguin
Everett Sloaneas Dr. Gachet
Laurence Naismithas Dr. Bosman
Toni Gerryas Johanna
David Horneas Rev. Peeters
Anthony Eustrelas Tersteeg (uncredited)Crew
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Vincente MinnelliDirector
" />Sydney GuilaroffHair Designer
" />Miklós RózsaOriginal Music Composer
" />John HousemanProducer
" />Walter PlunkettCostume Designer
" />William TuttleMakeup Designer
" />Freddie YoungDirector of Photography
" />Russell HarlanDirector of Photography